Lisa Clark v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2021)

Lisa Clark filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered in her left shoulder on October 12, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Clark is entitled to compensation, finding that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a SIRVA. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Clark should be awarded $67,643.71, comprised of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,643.71 for past unreimbursed out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Ms. Clark agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Ms. Clark a lump sum payment of $67,643.71, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.